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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,429.40, 6,635.38 and 2,475.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,429.40, 6,635.38 and 2,475.64 is: 3,708.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,429.40 : 6,635.38 = 2,475.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,429.40/6,635.38 = 2,475.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,429.40x = 6,635.38 × 2,475.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,429.40x = 16,426,812.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,426,812.14/4,429.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,708.59

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